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Default Winter Storage ..tips needed

So, the first snows have hit south dakota and the stang is going for it's winter sleep.

I've never had a car before that I wanted or could afford to store over the winter so I'm looking for some tips

I'm fortunate in that the garage is large and heated but what do I need to do regards battery,tyres,fuel etc

the car will be brought out if we have one or two good days over the winter but apart from that will be laid up till the spring

Any suggestions?
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I just put mine away to, all i did was lay carpet down under the car then put bounce sheets in the car and this week put some sta-bil in the tank should be good.
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buy a trickle charger for the battery, add stabil to the gas. and change the oil. double check that your anti-freeze is ok. if you want you can put the car up on jack stands but not nessesary if you don't. dryer sheet are a great idea. your lucky to have a heated garage. you shouldn't have any problems.
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I have also heard of parking them on plywood, just to keep the moisture from coming up out of the concrete. Like the other fiveO said, you can put it up on jackstands, then you can let some air out of the tires or take the wheels off completely...but that first decent day, you'll have some work to do before getting in and taking off.

Again, like above, the Sta-Bil thing is a must. If the gas in your tank has been there for more than a few weeks, try to run it out as much as possible before adding new fuel and Sta-Bil. I double up on the dosage, as it will not hurt anything, and gives you added security. Gas these days does not last long before starting to varnish.

A battery tender would be nice, but putting it on trickle charge overnight every once in awhile would be just as good.

I start mine throughout the winter months every couple or three weeks, and let it run long enough for the engine temp to come up to normal temps. I also back it down the driveway just to keep everything lubricated.
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What are the dryer sheets for?
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I add Stabil to the gas, park on cardboard sheets, inflate the tires to 38 lbs. Then pull out the battery charge it once a month. Pull out the fuel pump relay, when you go to start in spring crank engine for about 10-12 seconds for some oil pressure before car hits high idle speeds
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Check out this pinned thread, also!

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Again, like above, the Sta-Bil thing is a must. If the gas in your tank has been there for more than a few weeks, try to run it out as much as possible before adding new fuel and Sta-Bil. I double up on the dosage, as it will not hurt anything, and gives you added security. Gas these days does not last long before starting to varnish.
Actually the opposite is the case. Today's formulations last at least 6 months before any deterioration occurs. Stabil is a waste of money.

Most of the suggestions in the other thread I have issues with. Flat spotting? You still running nylon tires?.....Run for 20 minutes...????

I need to start a thread to dispel all the misinformation in many threads regarding all kinds of automotive issues. Some of these suggestions were valid 20 or 30 years ago and many had merit back then but not now!

Most members just do things because they were told by someone they have respect for but have no understanding of the how and why. Many of the methods are just no longer valid for the longevity of a modern car.

Drive that car every sunny day you can...that will do more to lengthen the life span of your car more than any other 'storage tip.'
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[quote=Tominator;1771341]Actually the opposite is the case. Today's formulations last at least 6 months before any deterioration occurs. Stabil is a waste of money.

Most members just do things because they were told by someone they have respect for but have no understanding of the how and why. Many of the methods are just no longer valid for the longevity of a modern car.

Naaaaa...to me, experience is the best teacher. After moving into our house, and now having over an acre to upkeep, I bought a Toro pushmower, a lawn tractor, line trimmer and blower. At the end of the season, it all went right into the shed where it was forgot about. That first decent and dry day in the Spring, out comes the mower. It was a total PITA to start, and the others were almost as fun. Thats when I learned that Toros are known to have very small inlets and bleeds in the carburetor. Well, that Fall, I added Sta-Bil to FRESH gas, filled everything up, and started them all up. I let them run long enough to make sure the treated gas made it to the carburetor. My neighbors probably thought I was nuts, but come next Spring- yup, you guessed it...They all fired right up.

BTW, even if gas did last 6 months, how old is it before it reaches you? Thanks, but I will continue to "waste" my money.
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I have a 18 year old Toro riding lawnmower that is used every week until the grass does not need cut.......need I go on?

Stabil will not hurt a thing...but I don't use it.
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What are the dryer sheets for?
mice and rats don't like smell of them
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I shoulda mentioned this too, but the Toro I have is powered by a Tecumseh engine, which are the "ones" responsible for the tempermental carburetor. Rock on.
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OP Look at how many people agree on the sta-bil. and only one thinks it's junk. Gas can go bad in as little as 3 months. so why take the chance.

I would like to see a thread started to prove us all wrong. I would be man enough to say I was wrong. I gave a basic list to START with, not a full blown list. next you will disagree with changing the oil. or checking the anti-freeze. hell why should you ever change it. It just gets dirty when you start the car. I'VE SEEN GUYS RUN FOR YEARS WITH OUT CHANGING IT. If people are giving good solid advice, why do you feel it nessary to bad mouth it. not one person on here gave bad advice, even if some of it is OLD fashion.

don't mean to unload on you but I've had a long day. If I wrong gang please let me know.
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